marquess (Meaning)

Wordnet

marquess (n)

nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count

a British peer ranking below a duke and above an earl

Webster

marquess (n.)

A marquis.

marquess Sentence Examples

  1. The wealthy marquess flaunted his vast estate, drawing admiration from all who beheld it.
  2. The marquess's grand reception was a lavish affair attended by society's elite.
  3. As a nobleman of high rank, the marquess held considerable influence in the court.
  4. The marquess's scandalous affair with a commoner shocked the aristocratic circles.
  5. The marquess's reputation as a cunning and ruthless politician made him both feared and respected.
  6. The marquess's vast collection of art and antiques was renowned throughout the kingdom.
  7. The marquess's patronage of the arts played a pivotal role in the flourishing of the city's cultural scene.
  8. The marquess's immense wealth allowed him to indulge in extravagant pastimes, including gambling and horse racing.
  9. The marquess's political enemies plotted to strip him of his title and wealth.
  10. Despite the scandals and intrigues that plagued his life, the marquess remained a formidable figure in the realm.

FAQs About the word marquess

nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count, a British peer ranking below a duke and above an earlA marquis.

viscount, earl, margrave, baron, baronet, prince, duke, seigneur, count, nabob

commoner, cotter, boor, peon, cotter, fellah, churl,peasant, peasant, fellah

The wealthy marquess flaunted his vast estate, drawing admiration from all who beheld it.

The marquess's grand reception was a lavish affair attended by society's elite.

As a nobleman of high rank, the marquess held considerable influence in the court.

The marquess's scandalous affair with a commoner shocked the aristocratic circles.